Source: UC to name Williams as president Sep 9, 2009
During that period he has increased enrollment by nearly 50 percent and raised $300 million in the first capital campaign in that school's history. Williams will be announced at a special meeting of UC trustees, according to a board member who asked not to be identified He will replace Nancy Zimpher, who left in June to become chancellor of the. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Slow start hurts Dawgs in opener Aug 30, 2009
Ionia (0-1) will be back inside Lloyd T. Smith Memorial Field on Thursday when they play host to Williamston in their first Capital Area Activities Conference cross over game of the season. Comments. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Infill filling the gaps Aug 25, 2009
A list of infill office development and rehab has formed in the past few years including 5545 Murray Road (27,000 square feet), 1068 Cresthaven (52,000 square feet), the First Capital Center at 555 Perkins (58,000 square feet), the Grove Park Center at 4515 Poplar (60,000 square feet) and 1000 Brookfield (20,000 square feet). Many of these buildings were originally constructed during an office development boom between 1940 and 1970. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
National Marine Life Center expands operations Aug 22, 2009
Walter Cronkite was the honorary chair of our first capital campaign, which raised the money for our Life Support System Building, Zagzebski said. A longtime resident of Martha s Vineyard, Cronkite was familiar with the plight of stranded marine animals in the area. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Former UNCG Chancellor Sullivan dies Aug 21, 2009
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Rail strike on after talks falter Aug 13, 2009
Page last updated at 06:17 GMT, Thursday, 13 August 2009 07:17 UK. A fourth walkout is due to take place on 20 and 21 August. (BBC News)
Sen. Durbin shows off refurbished rail car in high-speed push Aug 13, 2009
Illinois also stepped up last month with $400 million designated for high-speed rail in the state's first capital bill in more than 10 years, Durbin noted. State Rep. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
MCB Bank Buys RBS Pakistan Operations Aug 11, 2009
"The buyout is beneficial for MCB Bank as RBS has an extensive consumer base," said Mohammed Imran, head of research of First Capital Securities Ltd.. Royal Bank of Scotland currently operates 79 branches in Pakistan, including three Islamic banking branches. (SmartMoney)
Rail strike starts as talks fail Aug 6, 2009
The company said: "Whilst we will aim to run these services to the maximum number of carriages, it is very likely they will be extremely busy and therefore we strongly recommend passengers spread their journey times. The unions' demands are totally unrealistic, especially in this current economic climate Andrew Chivers National Express East Anglia "National Express East Anglia tickets will be accepted on c2c, First Capital Connect and East Midlands Trains on these days. In addition, TfL buses... (BBC News -- UK)
$1 million gift spurs new UNCG scholarship Aug 5, 2009
The Kiser gift came as part of UNCG's Students First capital campaign, which concluded June 30 after raising more than $115 million over five years. Reader Comments. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Plant closure means more than job loss Jul 30, 2009
The Warrell family also helped in the planning of the organizations first capital campaign in 1984, Witmer said. Lincoln Warrell continues to be very involved in the CCHS and has served on its board of directors, she said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Chase Medical nabs $8.1 million Jul 28, 2009
Officials of Capital Southwest and First Capital Group also weren t immediately available for comment Monday morning. A key product line from Chase is a device called the Mannequin, which helps the heart maintain its shape while going through reconstruction of the left ventricle. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Rail companies 'fail to improve' Jul 27, 2009
First Capital Connect which runs trains between King's Lynn and London through Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire also scored 76% - a fall of 1% on last year ... " Karen Boswell, customer services director at First Capital Connect, said: "We recognise that train performance and capacity are the biggest drivers in our scores and we are addressing these factors. (BBC News -- UK)
First Capital renews credit facility Jul 21, 2009
First Capital also has offices in California, Georgia, Oklahoma, New York, Texas and Hong Kong. Reader Comments. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
504 Loans See Lowest Rates Jul 19, 2009
With the difficulties that small businesses are having in today s economy, the recent Federal incentives adopted in the Stimulus Bill and a new all-time low rate for the SBA 504 loan program create a unique opportunity for small businesses to buy or enhance their facilities, said Todd Kocourek, president and CEO of Florida First Capital Finance Corp. ... Florida First Capital Finance Corp. is the state s largest non-profit certified development company that promotes economic development and job... (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Palenville artist paints Crailo mural Jul 16, 2009
Hill explained that because of that trade, the first Capital District fort Fort Nassau was built on Castle Island in 1614, but that it was only used for about four years because of seasonal flooding every year. Later, by 1624, said Hill, the Dutch West India Company had built Fort Orange on the mainland. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
New Book on Facebook: Fun Trumps Facts Jul 13, 2009
Saverin, who invested the first capital in the company and acted as its first chief financial officer, hesitates to risk his career on the startup and then finds his influence ebbing as Zuckerberg brings on new advisers and investors. Mezrich also devotes much space to Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the twin Harvard jocks who claim Zuckerberg stole their idea after they hired him to do programming for their own site, Harvard Connect (which later became ConnectU). (BusinessWeek)
Deeds recorded June 22-26, 2009 in Volusia Jul 12, 2009
Headlong LLC, Andrew Heim Young, Delphine American Brasserie, Florida First Capital Finance Corp Inc., Administrator of the Small Business Administration and Diane M. Matousek, clerk, to Zions First National Bank, part of lot 10, block 2, sub of block 6, Hodgeman, $200,000. Ocean Breeze Condo to Johnny Barreto, Unit 50, building 436, Ocean Breeze, $200,000. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
China Car Sales Jump 48% on Government Support, Extending Lead Over U.S. Jul 9, 2009
Chinas downward slide is clearly over, said , an analyst at First Capital Securities Co. in Shenzhen. There is also huge natural demand for vehicles, which will continue to drive the industry for years to come. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Capital markets activity in 1H09 improves corporate liquidity Jul 3, 2009
It remains to be seen whether earnings season supports the green shoots or if the outlook for earnings remains weak over the near term, noted the first capital markets source. However, the market has a lot of technical factors driving it as risk appetite returns to the market. (FT.com -- Markets)
Japan's Elpida Secures Lifeline With $1.7 Billion Aid Jun 30, 2009
7 billion in public and private capital and loans, the country's first capital injection in a company since the financial crisis. The 160 billion yen ($1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Default judgment eyed in investment scheme case Jun 27, 2009
The suit accuses Lowrance and his New Zealand-based First Capital Savings of fraud, breach of contract and fraudulent mismanagement of offshore foreign currency exchange accounts opened by customers hoping for 7 percent monthly returns ... Also listed as defendants are Mentor Investing Inc., Swiss Providence, Logos Publishing Group, Marketwise Trading, First Capital Savings Ltd. and Lowrance's alternative newspaper ... Howey-Fox said First Capital Savings clients were given online access to... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
DSU Foundation hires new campaign consultant Jun 25, 2009
This is the DSU Foundation's first capital campaign and is still in the early phases. "To date, we have $8.2 million in gifts and pledges toward the $37 million, five-year capital campaign goal," said Payne. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Brookline honors and degrees Jun 22, 2009
He will also continue to pursue his interests in sports and documentary filmmaking, attend classes on sociology and sports, coach basketball and soccer in the community and film several short documentaries concerning the life and culture in China s first capital. His future plans involve travel to South Africa to document the 2010 FIFA World Cup. (Brookline TAB, MA)
UNCG honors Sullivan with professorship Jun 19, 2009
Funds from the Students First capital campaign that took place mostly under her tenure will be used to create the Patricia A. Sullivan Distinguished Professorship in the Sciences. Including anticipated matching grants, the endowment for that professorship should be $1 million, according to a university announcement. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
On the menu: Chipotle opening Clifton Park restaurant Jun 3, 2009
-based Chipotle opened up its first Capital Region location and upstate New York s first in April, at 3057 Route 50 in Wilton, a town about 15 miles north of Clifton Park. Both towns are located in Saratoga County. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Record number of trains 'on time' May 27, 2009
"But we are far from complacent and realise that passengers still experience some delays, albeit less often than in times past. COMPANY BREAKDOWN c2c Rail - 95.3% Chiltern - 95.2% Merseyrail - 95% Arriva Trains Wales - 93.1% South West Trains - 93.1% London Overground - 92.3% First Capital Connect - 91.1% First Scotrail - 90.6% National Express East Anglia - 90.5% First Great Western - 90.5% First Transpennine Express - 90.3% CrossCountry - 90.1% Southeastern - 90% Northern Rail - 89.8% Southern... (BBC News -- UK)
Jailbirds Keep Trying To Get Their Phones May 27, 2009
In 2006, Sao Paulo's notorious First Capital Command gang whose leaders are based in prison used cell phones to launch a wave of assaults on police, banks and buses that left more than 200 people dead in South America's largest city. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Jailbirds Use Toy Chopper To Smuggle Phones May 26, 2009
In 2006, Sao Paulo's notorious First Capital Command gang -- whose leaders are based in prison -- used cell phones to launch a wave of assaults on police, banks and buses that left more than 200 people dead in South America's largest city. Copyright 2009 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
Southwest Montana Snapshots May 23, 2009
In addition to the phenomenal amount of gold that would be extracted from the Gulch, the discovery set the stage for the turbulent development and early years of Virginia City as the first capital of the Montana Territory. The program date of May 26 has special significance, inasmuch as it is the anniversary date of the discovery. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sentry Select Capital Inc. Announces Exchange Ratios for Sentry Select Canadian Income Exchange Fund May 16, 2009
2010 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Capital Realty Inc FCR.DB.A 82. 0407 8. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Brazil Slum Residents Riot After Police Drug Raid May 14, 2009
The private Agencia Estado news service said Sao Paulo's infamous First Capital Command gang was suspected of being behind the violence. The gang controls most of the drug trade in Sao Paulo's slums and showed its power in 2006 by waging a month of violence that left 200 people dead, including police, prison guards, suspected criminals, jail inmates and bystanders. (Fox News)
Mayor to present $560M spending plan May 8, 2009
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean is preparing to file his administration s first capital spending plan totaling $560 million with Metro Council by noon Friday. The mayor is asking for new funds for projects he says will improve public safety, education and quality of life, as well as spur economic development. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
City, county dispute landfill fees May 7, 2009
Park Countys first capital facilities tax raised 7. 4 million for a new county jail/law enforcement center. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
For convicted, a long road to death penalty Apr 19, 2009
In the first capital case ever brought here, the U.S. attorney's office sought the death penalty in 2002 for Joseph P. Minerd, accused of the New Year's Day 1999 pipe-bomb killings of his pregnant former girlfriend and her young daughter. Jurors deadlocked and he was sentenced to life. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Alaska journalist Bill Tobin dies at 81 Apr 13, 2009
and Juneau, where in 1956 at age 28 he became the AP's first capital city correspondent for Alaska. "This forward step reflects The Associated Press' recognition of the increased importance and growth of the territory," Frank J. Starzel, AP's general manager, said at the time. (Juneau Empire)
> Community Impact: Jack Blanton Community Center at Yellowstone Academy Apr 11, 2009
In 2006, Yellowstone Academy launched its first capital campaign with a goal of raising $11. 5 million. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Real estate convertible bonds may help you sleep Apr 11, 2009
Some of the largest trusts with converts that NBF looked at included Cominar REIT, First Capital Realty REIT and Primaris Retail REIT.. To sum up the advantages of converts: first, you get good income. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
William J. Tobin, AP's 1st Juneau reporter, dies Apr 10, 2009
and Juneau, where in 1956 at the age of 28, he became the AP's first capital city correspondent for Alaska. "This forward step reflects The Associated Press' recognition of the increased importance and growth of the territory," then-AP General Manager Frank J. Starzel said at the time. (Anchorage Daily News)
Treasury Provides $54.8M to 10 Banks Under Bailout Apr 8, 2009
7 million and First Capital Bancorp Inc. of Glen Ellen, Va. got $10. (ABC News -- Wire)
Foreclosure sought on Greenacres condos Apr 7, 2009
That same month, First Bank assigned the mortgage to First Capital Services. Miami attorney Brian Stack, who represents First Capital Services in the lawsuit, said $4. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Judy Payne is new VP at DSU Apr 4, 2009
Payne accepted the DSU position at a time when the university has already started work on its first capital campaign. "Through the progressively responsible positions Judy has held with the state of South Dakota, she has demonstrated high level skills in management, leadership, strategic planning and fiscal responsibility," said DSU President Doug Knowlton. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Inside Real Estate Apr 4, 2009
"I just closed an FHA loan where 100% of the down payment was a gift from a family member," said David Gefke, founder of First Capital Mortgage Group in Boston. Gift Vs. Co-Sign. (Investors Business Daily)
Pigeons fly cell phones into Brazilian prison Apr 1, 2009
In 2006, Sao Paulo's notorious First Capital Command used cell phones to coordinate a wave of assaults on police, banks and buses that left more than 200 people dead in South America's largest city. The gang's leaders are based in prisons, and use smuggled cell phones to plan and execute drug deals, kidnappings and bank robberies. (AZCentral -- News)
Stimulus Plan Provides Help for Tampa/St. Pete Small Businesses Mar 26, 2009
Petersburg area could benefit greatly from the changes and funds under the stimulus package for the SBA, said Brad Owens, the loan officer for the region from Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFCFC), the largest non-profit SBA lender in the state ... Florida First Capital is a statewide, non-profit certified development company that promotes economic development and job creation by working with the SBA and private-sector lenders to provide available and affordable financing to small... (Lake Wales News, FL)
UNCG receives largest gift ever Mar 18, 2009
The gift boosts the university s Students First capital campaign further beyond its $100 million target, to more than $110 million raised. This gift holds enormous potential for UNCG to enhance student access and to recruit and retain top faculty, said Chancellor Linda Brady. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Park seeks return from ashes Mar 15, 2009
Some speculated First Capital Finance Inc.'s purchase of the roughly $152,000 debt for $200,000 in January would lead the company to try to force foreclosure of the park, which sits in public trust, to recoup its money. No action has been taken so far. (Erie Times-News, PA)
The crisis and the poor: The toxins trickle downward Mar 13, 2009
The global crisis and the poor. The toxins trickle downward. (The Economist)
Bank of Canada sets interest rate, Tuesday Mar 1, 2009
First Capital Realty Inc. releases fourth-quarter results. Quadra Mining Ltd. reports. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Capital One and Junior Achievement Team Up To Teach Newark-Area Teens Money Management Skills Feb 25, 2009
The first Capital One/Junior Achievement Finance Park began as a pilot in October 2006, in McLean, Va. The pilot was such a resounding success that the two organizations have since expanded the initiative to nine markets, and project serving 20,000 students this year. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Valued less than cash Feb 23, 2009
1% stake in GuocoLand Ltd (previously known as First Capital Corp Ltd) and 59. 3% stake in GuocoLeisure Ltd (previously known as BIL International Ltd), with the latter two listed in Singapore. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
* Developing Asia suffering more than expected: ADB Feb 20, 2009
It would be the ADBs first capital boost in 15 years and the largest since it was set up in 1966 with a mission to lend to developing Asian economies that might struggle to raise affordable funds on their own. The fresh capital would come from the ADBs shareholder nations. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pakistan recovery fragile at best Feb 13, 2009
"The decline in oil prices and stable food prices have had a positive impact," Bloomberg reported, citing Imran Khan, the head of research at First Capital Equities Ltd in Karachi. "In its next review, there's a bright chance of an interest-rate cut by the central bank," Khan said. (Asia Times Online)
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal From First Capital Realty Inc. Feb 10, 2009
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2009) - Allied Properties REIT (TSX: - ) announced today that it has received from First Capital Realty Inc. an unsolicited proposal to explore business opportunities, which may or may not result in a potential combination of the REIT and First Capital. The Trustees of the REIT intend to meet to consider the matter and will report to Unitholders in due course. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
